Northville Child Support, Custody, and Visitation Attorney

Attorney Mary-Anne Noonan specializes in providing divorcing couples a streamlined, cost-effective, drama-free divorce process. Founder and owner of FasTrack Divorce of Michigan, she is committed to helping clients in the Northville area with a wide range of divorce and family law matters, including child custody, child support, and spousal support.

Whether you are considering divorce, have already received divorce paperwork, or are in the midst of a contested or uncontested case, the FasTrack Divorce team of Michigan will help you complete the divorce process as quickly and painlessly as possible - without creating unnecessary drama or employing high-cost divorce tactics. This translates into lower fees and less drama between the parties, which is often better for the kids.

Michigan Child Custody & Child Support Laws

Child Custody

In Michigan, child custody is determined by a judge who will award custody to the parent based on what the court believes is in the best interests of the child. Unless there is "clear and convincing" evidence that the best interests of the child are with the other parent, they will usually award custody to the one with whom the child has established a custodial environment. Depending on the judge's findings, you may be awarded either legal or physical custody of your child, or joint custody that allows both parents to equally contribute to their child's upbringing. The judge will take the following into account when awarding custody:

Love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties and the child

Ability and disposition of the parties to give the child love, guidance, and education

Ability and disposition of parties to provide food, clothing, and medical care

Length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment

Mental and physical health of the parties involved

Homes, school, and community record of the child

Child Support

Child support is oftentimes the most contentious aspect of a divorce. The court will work to ensure the child is awarded the most time with the parent best able to provide for its physical and emotional needs. Michigan child support is based upon a formula known as the Michigan Child Support Formula Manual. FasTrack Divorce can help you understand what your obligations could be. Factors used to determine how much child support to be paid includes:

Mother's net income

Father's net income

Number of children the couple has

Overnight parenting time of each parent

Custody of other children

Health care costs

Child care costs for the minor children in the case

Other support obligations

At FasTrack Divorce, we have prepared our legal services in such a way that they are designed to be effective in any type of divorce case. We advocate settling matters without the need for judicial intervention in order to keep your costs and time necessary to get divorced as low as possible. Of course, we understand that no two situations are the same, but we can work to ensure that you receive the best possible resolution for your unique case. Divorce can be overwhelming, but the fears that you have regarding your rights and financial situation could all potentially be resolved with the guidance of Attorney Mary-Anne Noonan and the FasTrack Divorce team.

Discover how Attorney Mary Anne Noonan has helped others through their difficult times:

"Mary Anne was outstanding during my high conflict divorce at both a professional and personal matter. She is thorough, prepared, diligent and tough but with a class personal aspect that stands out above all."

- Tina B.

"My experience with Mary Anne has been life changing. With her professional advice and attention, outstanding results were achievable. She was able to provide peace of mind in an amicable and dignified manner, every step of the way."

- Jennifer E.

If you are fighting for custody of your child during your divorce, concerned about child support in an upcoming divorce hearing or are seeking to contest your current support scheme, you will need experienced representation working on your behalf. Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney about your divorce case.